The best paper will be selected based on input from the reviewers and conference organizing committee. Papers will be judged for their clarity, innovation of work, paper's potential importance in the field of Forensic Computer Science and its practical impact on Cyber Crime investigation/combat.

The author of the best paper will grant an award R$2.000,00 (approx. US$1,000), an award plaque, certificate, regular air ticket for one of the authors, up to a five night stay at the conference hotel (for one of the authors including breakfast and lunch).